The Book of Nature Myths

"The Book of Nature Myths" by Florence Holbrook is a collection of imaginative stories meant for kids, drawing from old folktales to explain where parts of nature come from and to teach good lessons. The book tells how different things in the world started through exciting stories, making it fun for kids who want to learn about nature. Take for example the first story about the first humming-bird where two hunters find a magical, fiery mountain that warms their village. But when the fire becomes too wild, it causes damage, the Great Spirit has to stop it, turning the last gentle flame into a tiny humming-bird. This story shows how being curious can be good, but also that things need to be balanced in nature, teaching kids about what happens when joy and destruction go too far, getting everyone ready for more thoughtful tales.